Vote in August 20th 2024 Primary!

Voting is underway for the August 20th, 2024 primary.  Please vote on Election Day August 20th, or you can vote absentee or early in person at Anchorage City Hall or the Division of Elections Office in Midtown.

I'm the only person on the ballot in House District 17--I'd appreciate your vote, but the primary won't change what the general election ballot looks like.

I have had people ask me how ranked choice affects the Congressional ballot. You can vote for *one candidate* in the primary, and the top four vote-getters will advance to the November general election. When you vote in the general election, you can rank your choices for Congress or just vote for one person.

Early and Absentee In-Person Voting Locations – Division of Elections (alaska.gov)

Thanks for being a voter!

Join Us for Fairview Votes GOTV

 You're invited to join other neighbors for Fairview Votes GOTV. We'll meet at 1pm, Sunday November 6th, at 910 E. 17th Ave (corner of 17th and Juneau St in Fairview).  I'll have maps and literature, with a goal of being able to finish your area within an hour.  If you'd like to attend please let me know (907-201-2895) so I can have the right amount of literature.  Thanks!

New Shoes

I've worn out two pairs of shoes door-knocking this election cycle, but fortunately there's a local, and locally owned shoe store downtown where I could pick up some new ones.  Thanks to everyone who's shared what's important to you when I've come to your door.

If I've missed you when I visited your house, or if you live in a multi-family unit that's not canvassable, don't hesitate to call me (907) 201-2895 to talk about the issues that are important to you before voting in November.

A Win for Caregivers!

This year I worked closely with Liz Snyder, Tiffany Zulkosky, Ivy Spohnholz, and Liz Snyder to add $32 million in funding for caregivers.  The need for this increased funding came after our neighbor Parry Grover, who volunteers on the Board of Hope Community Resources, met with me and described how a multi-year decline in funding had left Hope and other non-profits unable to hire caregivers...and therefore Alaskans in need weren't getting care.  We listened, and we helped fix the problem with what translates into a 10% wage increase for caregivers. We had a picnic recently celebrating the wage increase, and thanks to everyone who attended.

Thank you to abortion rights demonstrators at July 4 parade!

 Thanks to everyone who joined an impromptu demonstration of abortion rights at the July 4 parade!

Rally Celebrating Caregivers

This year the legislature appropriated $32 million in additional funding for caregivers whose wages have stagnated for years.  Caregivers celebrated with a rally in Anchorage and I was honored to be there.  Let's keep investing in core services that make Alaska a better place to live for people of all ages.

Fundraiser Wednesday, December 15th at 6:00pm

Thanks to all my neighbors for co-hosting this fundraiser. Invitation for the Zoom event forthcoming soon, and in the meantime feel free to donate on the "donation" page of this site.